WELCOME JOSE CASTRO – SAVINA’S NEW CHIEF ENGINEER
Please join us in welcoming Jose Castro as Savina’s Chief Engineer! Jose’s first day is Monday, July 20.
Jose brings extensive engineering and building operations experience to the Savina team. Most recently, he served as Chief Engineer with GSH Engineering Services, where he oversaw the operations and maintenance of the U.S. Bank high-rise at 530 B Street in downtown San Diego. During his four years in that role, he successfully navigated a period of significant organizational change, including restructuring, portfolio transitions, and property sales, while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence and building performance.
Prior to GSH, Jose held leadership roles with JLL, ABM, and Able Engineering Services, serving as a Portfolio Chief Engineer. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Jose enjoys staying active through sports and outdoor hiking, participating in volunteer programs, and spending quality time with his wife, Valerie, and their four children: Alyssa, Mikayla, Rose, and Zachary.
MEET SHARON SMITH – FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE
Welcome Sharon! Sharon will be joining Savina beginning July 21, 2026. Following her initial week of training, her regular schedule will be Friday through Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
A San Diego native, Sharon is currently pursuing a degree in accounting and is enthusiastic about continuing her educational and professional growth. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, family and friends, cooking, trying new foods, traveling, writing poetry, learning new things, and enjoying movies and television shows.
Sharon is excited to become part of the Savina community and looks forward to assisting residents and supporting the team.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING UPDATES AT SAVINA
The Board of Directors has approved updates to the Association’s EV charging station rules, effective immediately following the July 8, 2026, Board meeting.
New Rules – Assigned Level 2 Chargers
- Residents using EV chargers in their assigned parking spaces must have a Chargepoint account and agree to Chargepoint’s terms and conditions.
- Owners are responsible for all costs associated with their charger usage, including network fees, electricity charges, and any other applicable Chargepoint fees.
- Verified EV owners with a charger in their assigned parking space have been assessed the 2026 Chargepoint network fee of $365.00.
EV Parking Space Reassignments
Management is continuing the process of reassigning EV charger-equipped parking spaces from residents who do not own electric vehicles to residents who have a demonstrated need for charging access. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact Alma Galindo at agalindo@actionlife.com.
New Level 3 Charger Idling Fee
To help improve charger availability and ensure fair access for all residents, the Level 3 charging stations now have an idling fee effective immediately.
- A 10-minute grace period will begin once charging is complete.
- After the grace period, a $1.00 per minute idling fee will be charged for vehicles that remain connected and occupying the charging space.
Residents are responsible for monitoring their charging sessions through their vehicle’s app or the Chargepoint app and moving their vehicle promptly once charging is complete.
Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to improve EV charging access for the community. If you have any questions, please contact us at 619-255-1204.
OWNER LEASING REMINDER: LEASED UNITS & AMENITY ACCESS
Owners who lease their residence are reminded that, under the Association Rules, amenity privileges transfer exclusively to the tenant for the duration of the lease. Once the lease begins, the owner may not use the Association’s amenities or common recreational facilities during the lease term, except as necessary to exercise rights under the lease, such as inspecting the unit.
Owners are also responsible for submitting the required lease documentation and tenant information to the Association within seven (7) days of executing the lease and remain responsible for ensuring their tenants comply with all Association Governing Documents. Any violations or damages caused by tenants may result in enforcement action against the owner, who remains primarily liable for the actions of their tenants and guests.
PLEASE BE AWARE: NESTING SEAGULLS ON THE 5TH FLOOR SOCIAL LOUNGE ROOF
We would like to remind everyone that a seagull is currently nesting on the 5th floor social lounge roof.
Please use extra caution when enjoying the pool, spa, barbecue area, or social lounge for the next few weeks. Mother birds may become protective of their nests and chicks and could swoop down or attempt to strike you with their feet or beaks if they feel threatened.
Increased bird activity may also result in bird droppings throughout the area. Our staff will do their best to address and clean affected areas as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
TREE TREATMENT NOTICE – 4th FLOOR
Please be advised that Aguilar Plant Care, Inc. is scheduled to perform disease control and nutrient feeding treatments on three King Palms located in our pool area on Friday, July 24, between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. The treatment will include the application of T-Methyl 4.5F (NuFarm), Subdue Maxx (Syngenta), and fertilizers. For your safety, please avoid treated areas until they are completely dry and keep nearby windows closed during the treatment period. Please note that this treatment is not related to the planned removal of the dead palm trees. If you have any questions, please contact Alma Galindo at agalindo@actionlife.com
EMERGENCY EVACUATION ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
For the safety and preparedness of our community, we would like to remind residents that the San Diego Fire Department requires buildings to maintain a list of residents who may require assistance during an emergency evacuation. This information is kept in the Fire Control Room and is used by emergency personnel to help ensure residents receive appropriate assistance if needed.
Please note that during an emergency, the San Diego Fire Department will determine the safest method of evacuation based on the circumstances and the needs of each individual resident.
If you or a member of your household requires additional assistance during an emergency evacuation, whether on a permanent basis or temporarily due to surgery, injury, illness, or another medical condition, please contact Alma Galindo in writing at agalindo@actionlife.com so we can update our records.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO
Residents should be aware of two major events taking place this weekend that will bring thousands of visitors to the area. Holo Holo Festival will take place at Waterfront Park on July 18, celebrating island music, culture, and community. San Diego Comic-Con is also returning to downtown, drawing large crowds throughout the surrounding area. Residents should expect increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic, especially around Waterfront Park, the Embarcadero, Little Italy, and the Gaslamp Quarter. Travel times may be longer than usual, with heavier traffic, larger crowds, occasional street closures, limited parking, and parking restrictions throughout the weekend.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
San Diego is a wonderful city that offers plenty of fun and exciting events. Management will post some items that hopefully pique your interest and get you up and out in the city. Please see below for a list of upcoming events.
All events are also now able to be viewed on the Resident Portal calendar
San Diego Pride Events-Balboa Park-July 17-July 19th
San Diego will come together to honor our history, celebrate our joy, and recommit ourselves to building a future where every LGBTQIA+ person can live authentically, safely, and proudly. San Diego Pride is one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country, with festivities from July 11–19, featuring a massive rally, a free 1.5-mile parade, and a ticketed weekend festival at Balboa Park. The highly anticipated parade steps off on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
How To Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert-Rady’s Shell- July 18th
DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon 2 is that rare sequel that is a worthy successor to the original. When Hiccup and Toothless discover a secret ice cave with wild dragons and a mysterious Dragon Rider, they find themselves in an epic battle to save the future of man and dragons! How to Train Your Dragon 2 In Concert features this spectacular sequel presented in HD with composer John Powell’s thrilling score performed live to picture by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in an awe-inspiring experience for the whole family
Music Bingo- Punch Bowl Social-July 25th
Your Saturday just got a little less boring! Join us for our super-fun Music Bingo afternoon at Punch Bowl Social San Diego, hosted by none other than Bingo Remixed. It is part name-that-tune, part bingo, and all awesome. Sip craft cocktails, share tasty food, guess the tracks faster than your friends, and win cool prizes every single week.